1. Introduction As Robert Mueller (FBI Director 2012) put it: “There are only two types of companies: those that have been hacked and those that will be” Virtually every business relies on data and computer systems. When these systems experience a virus or other computer attack (cyber attack), a business is at real risk of losing critical information that is essential to daily operations and potentially exposing itself to third-party liability. [...]

Cyber attacks cost companies 400 billion dollars each year and even the biggest companies in the world have fallen victim. Do we know that your IT department takes every security precaution possible to protect your business, clients, and employees but are you financially covered if the worst happens? What Hackers Can Steal From You Right Now Confidential client records Client credit card & bank details Employee social security/passport details Passwords & website access details Confidential emails, documents & contracts With today’s technology and social media accessibility, a hacker can expose your confidential information at light-speed leaving you vulnerable to further hacks or in many cases lawsuits resulting from broken nondisclosure and data protection agreements. [...]

Thousands of euros are spent by Cypriots according to the latest police statistics on fines for road traffic offenses each year. A package of 8 laws passed by the Council of Ministers significantly increases fines for road traffic offenses. The 7 amending bills and the draft Regulations approved by the Cabinet provide an increase in the extra-judicial fine from € 85 to € 300 in case of using a mobile phone while driving, but also for driving without a safety belt or helmet, and the same applies to the violation light signal. [...]